May 6, 2025 12:27 am
Full News

Millions Could Die if the U.S. Halts Aid, Warns UNAIDS Chief

The head of the United Nations’ AIDS agency has warned that millions of people could die if the United States halts its aid. Since taking office, former President Donald Trump significantly reduced U.S. contributions to global health initiatives, including those supporting HIV/AIDS treatment.

According to Winnie Byanyima, the Executive Director of UNAIDS, the U.S. was the largest donor to this initiative. However, Trump’s administration effectively cut off much of the funding, putting nearly six million patients at risk of death.

Speaking to reporters on Monday, Byanyima stated that 25 years of progress in fighting HIV/AIDS could be undone in just a few days. If the funding is not replaced by another country or organization, at least six million additional deaths could occur in the next four years. Many patients currently receiving treatment under U.N. programs may lose access to life-saving medication.

So far, no other country has stepped in to compensate for the funding shortfall. According to U.N. data, AIDS claimed at least 600,000 lives in 2023, and around nine million new infections are expected in the coming years.

Byanyima warned that the situation could lead to a resurgence of the AIDS crisis seen in the 1990s, particularly in Africa, Latin America, and Eastern Europe. While significant progress has been made in controlling the disease, sudden funding cuts could trigger a severe health crisis.

In response, Byanyima urged the U.S. to reconsider its decision, acknowledging their financial concerns but emphasizing the catastrophic consequences of abruptly stopping aid.

Related News
Jesse Plemons Cast as Young Plutarch in Hunger Games Prequel
Madonna is coming back with a new song, alongside Stuart Price
Paul Kapoor to Succeed Donald Lu
Ryan Reynolds Boycotts Golden Globes in Protest Over Wife’s Humiliation
What’s in the Gaza Ceasefire Agreement
University of Tasmania Launches 25% Tuition Reduction Scholarship for New International Students
Related Posts
Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Possible “At Any Moment
Pakistan Accuses India of Violating Indus Waters Treaty, Prepares Formal Notice
India Suspends Indus Water Treaty Amid Rising Tensions with Pakistan
Myanmar Junta May Weaponize Nuclear Power Plant, Warns UN Envoy
India-Pakistan Tensions Escalate Following Pahalgam Attack
Trump Announces 100% Tariff on All Foreign Films
More News

Uncertainty over Chinmoy’s legal representation

With the bail hearing in a sedition case set for January 2, uncertainty looms over the legal representation of former ISKCON leader Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari.The complications arose after a lawyer named Saiful Islam Alif was killed amid clashes between Chinmoy’s supporters and police in the court area when Chinmoy was denied bail on November […]

Malala Delighted to Return to Pakistan

Malala Yousafzai, the Nobel Peace Prize laureate and human rights activist, has arrived in Pakistan to attend an international conference on girls’ education in the Muslim world. She expressed being “overwhelmed” at returning to her homeland after a long time, according to a report by the French news agency AFP on Saturday. Malala became a […]

North Korean Hackers Steal $1.3 Billion in Cryptocurrency in 2024

North Korean hackers have reportedly stolen $1.3 billion in cryptocurrency this year, accounting for more than half of the $2.2 billion (£1.76 billion) total global crypto theft, according to a study by Chainalysis. This marks more than double the amount stolen by North Korea-linked groups in 2023. The report suggests that some of these thefts […]

Midori Francis Lands Lead Role in Upcoming Horror Film

Actress Midori Francis, who played Dr. Mika Yasuda in Grey’s Anatomy, has landed a new role in a horror movie called Saccharine. The film is written and directed by Natalie Erika James, who is known for movies like Relic and Apartment 7A. In Saccharine, Francis will play Hana, a medical student who is looking for […]

US May Take Control of Ukraine’s Power Plants

Following a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, US President Donald Trump spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for about an hour. Zelensky described the conversation as “quite good” and expressed optimism that, under Trump’s leadership, lasting peace might be achieved this year. According to the White House, discussions have taken place regarding the […]

Romania to Rerun Presidential Election on May 4, Coalition Confirms

Romania’s ruling coalition has announced plans to rerun the two-round presidential election on May 4 and May 18, reaffirming its decision to back a single candidate. The Liberal Party, one of the three coalition partners, confirmed the decision on Wednesday. The move follows chaos during the initial election, where Calin Georgescu, a lesser-known far-right, pro-Russian […]

Over 600 Undocumented Migrant Workers Arrested in the UK in One Month

In January, UK immigration police arrested 609 undocumented migrant workers. This figure represents a 73% increase compared to January 2024, when 325 workers were arrested. They were detained from over 800 pubs, restaurants, garages, and department stores across various cities, including London. Immigration officials stated that Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour government has decided to […]

Mickey 17 Struggles with $19M Opening at U.S. Box Office

Bong Joon Ho’s highly anticipated sci-fi film Mickey 17 has debuted at the box office with a lackluster $19.1 million opening in the U.S. The Warner Bros. film, starring Robert Pattinson, struggled to generate excitement, but still managed to take the top spot, amid a slow weekend at the box office. Despite the slow start […]

Gaza ceasefire talks resume in Qatar, violence continues

Israel said on Saturday it had resumed talks with Hamas in Qatar on a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages. Meanwhile, more than 30 Palestinians have been killed in fresh bombardment in Gaza amid ceasefire talks, rescue workers say. Gaza’s Civil Defense Agency said 11 people were killed in an airstrike on the […]

India Aims to Strengthen Ties with Bangladesh’s Interim Government: Vikram Misri

India is committed to fostering a positive, constructive, and mutually beneficial relationship with Bangladesh, according to Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. Speaking during his visit to Dhaka on Monday, Misri emphasized India’s intent to collaborate closely with Bangladesh’s interim government. “India desires to work closely with the interim government of Bangladesh authorities,” Misri stated after […]